Feelin’ Blue

An OOTD dabbling in pastels and 90s silhouettes, and a questionable outfit choice in wake of a snow storm. 

This Fall/Winter has been all about pastels which is awesome because you’ll be able to carry some of your favourite pieces over for spring! This outfit is a step away from the smart wool coats and collegiate inspired looks in pastel hues that have gained massive popularity this season. When it comes to colour trends, it’s not crucial to adhere to how you’ve seen them represented on runways and by bloggers. Get creative, be yourself, and translate it to something that feels like you.

I like to keep it retro inspired, so I paired this UNIF mock neck cropped knit with my favourite vintage acid wash jeans and my white on white leather Chuck Taylors. I added punches of black in my hat and handbag to break up the look.

Outfit details, more photos and where-to-buy after the jump!

Hat: Broke&Living (Shop the collection here)
Cropped Sweater: UNIF (Similar here)

Jeans: Vintage (Similar here)
Shoes: Converse (Available here)

Handbag: Alexander Wang (Similar here)

xo, Dee

Photos by Sergio Roque

Elk & Dawn

Elk & Dawn is a brand new Toronto based hub for highly coveted designer goods at reasonable prices. We’re talking everything from luxury consignment, to vintage and pre-loved high end and designer merchandise. Whether you’re in the market for Chanel and Givenchy or Jeffrey Campbell and Michael Kors, the girls at Elk & Dawn have got you covered.

Sergio and I recently popped by their lovely showroom to pick up an Alexander Wang handbag they’d found for me. While we were there, we decided to shoot a couple images to give our readers a preview of what Elk & Dawn has to offer. Some of our fave items included a colourful variety of Céline handbags, a handful to-die-for vintage Chanel, and an amazing MCM backpack.

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Photos by Sergio Roque.

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VESPER

Bloomin’ Brilliant is a hand crafted jewellery line by Toronto based designer Rhea Jacinto. She specializes in brass and combines raw crystals, fur, natural stones, and geometric silhouettes to achieve her unique aesthetic. Her vintage inspired pieces have a modern twist which makes them special and exciting. You know how I love a good juxtaposition! That is exactly what you get with this line. The Eva necklace for example, combines soft, draped silhouettes and geometric details in a way that really works.

I’m wearing the Vesper necklace which features raw rose tone quartz, cascading onyx talons, and geometric brass chain link. This piece is step away from the big 90s inspired gold chains you usually see me in, and has rekindled my love affair with raw crystal!  

Outfit details and where to buy after the jump!

Outfit Details:

Turband: D.I.Y by my girl Shawna of AssignmentFashion.com (Similar here)
Necklace by Bloomin’ Brilliant (Shop the collection here)

Jacket: H&M (Similar here)

Dress: Nasty Gal (Similar here)
Flannel: Vintage (Similar here)
Boots: Topshop (Available here)

xo, Dee

Black On Black On Black

I’m not in mourning, I swear! In my books, it is 110% acceptable to be decked out in head to toe black in the middle of June. It’s classic, it’s chic, and it screams “Homegirl ain’t playin!” without actually screaming at all. A monochromatic look shouldn’t limit your personal style or stop you from incorporating your personality into your look. I see it as an opportunity to play with texture and layering to make things fun!

The best way to amp up a black look is to load up on textures. The key to a serious black-on-black look, is to create dimension rather than have your individual pieces disappear against each other. In this look I’ve paired mesh, leather, suede and jersey to create a dimensional black look that has character!

Photos by Sergio Roque.

Outfit Details, where to buy, and more photos after the jump!

Beanie: UNIF(Similar here)

Mesh Shirt: Nameless(Similar here)

Leather Bomber: The Ragged Priest(Similar here)

Harem Pants: H&M(Available here)

Shoes: Deena & Ozzy(Available here)

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xo, Dee

Canadian Tuxedo On Acid

Denim on denim is totally having a moment this spring and I am all about it! This trend is super accessible since most of us already have the denim basics hiding in the backs of our closets. The denim on denim looks seen in Balmain’s Spring 2014 Ready to Wear collection were absolutely to die for (see my favourite look here) but a bit out of my price range to say the least. I do however have quite the collection of acid wash to my name, which brings us to this look. Like Justin and Britney before me, (click here for a recap of this priceless hollywood gem) I’ve decided to take it over the top!

Photos by Sergio Roque. Outfit details below.

5 Panel: Stussy (Similar here)
Gold Chain: Chinatown (Similar here)
Crop Top: H&M (Similar here)
Oversized Levi’s Jacket: Vintage (Similar here)
Acid Wash Mom Jeans: Vintage (Similar here)
“StillWell” Boots: Jeffrey Campbell (Available here)

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xo, Dee

Flannel is the Colour of my Energy

I spent this entire Thursday pulling looks for a super fun project I’m working on! It’s going to be rad and I can hardly wait to give you guys the whole scoop. I can’t reveal too much just yet, but we’ve got an amazing creative team behind the project, all of whom I am beyond stoked to be working with!

Here is a quick OOTD featuring my favourite vintage tartan jacket. Surprisingly, I found an Etsy shop who’ve got their hands on the exact same one. I’ve linked it below, so jump on it before it’s gone forever!

Photos by Sergio Roque. Outfit details below.

Jacket: Vintage (Available here)
Scarf: Zara (Similar here)
Sunglasses: Kensington Market (Similar here)
Black Tee: Zara (Similar here)
Pleated Skirt: H&M (Similar here)
Boots: Topshop (Available here)
Handbag: Topshop (Similar here)

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Dee, xo